Kellan vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kellan

Boy #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

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Kellan Rank #919

Brendan Rank #1,013

Kellan is more popular, ranked #919 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Kellan or Brendan more popular?

Kellan is more popular, ranked #919 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Kellan and Brendan mean?

Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Kellan and Brendan boy or girl names?

Kellan is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.